Mont Saint-Michel Is A Rocky Tidal Island And A Commune In Normandy, France. It Is Located Approximately One Kilometre Off The Country's North-western Coast, At The Mouth Of The Couesnon River Near Avranches. The Population Of The Island Is 41, As Of 2006. The Island Has Been A Strategic Point Holding Fortifications Since Ancient Times, And Since The 8th Century AD It Became The Seat Of The Saint-Michel Monastery, From Which It Draws The Name. Photo